South Korea overtakes US in cosmetics exports, trailing only France
According to the Korea International Trade Association, Korea exported $3.61 billion worth of cosmetics from January to April, narrowly edging out the United States’ $3.57…
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Who is who aboard the Gaza aid vessel Madleen?
The 12-member crew was on its way to break the Gaza siege but intercepted by Israeli forces on Monday morning.
Israeli forces board aid boat bound for Gaza, Freedom Flotilla Coalition says
Among those on board the boat are Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and Rima Hassan, a French member of the European Parliament. The yacht is carrying a small shipment of…
Defence in focus as Indonesia, France eye ‘next steps’ in warm relations
President Prabowo Subianto hosted France’s President Emmanuel Macron in Central Java, on Thursday, as the two leaders pledged closer ties, particularly in defence, to navigate a…
47 countries to attend 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to deliver this year’s keynote speech on the evening of May 30, the first time a European leader will give the keynote address at…
French authorities set to investigate harassment of South Korean livestreamer in Toulouse
The incident occurred on May 7, when Yoo Yoon-jin, a South Korean content creator was livestreaming a walk, when a man on an electric scooter approached her from behind, shouting,…
French Navy aircraft carrier visits Singapore as part of 5-month mission in region
The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, is docked at RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base together with the frigates Alsace and Forbin as part of the French…
Philippines eyes sea drills with France, Italy, UK
Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. made the announcement as the Philippines, United States and Canada held the 7th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative…
Dominique Pelicot jailed for 20 years in landmark French rape case that horrified the world
All the Frenchman’s 50 co-defendants were also found guilty of rape, attempted rape or sexual assault, while their victim, Ms Gisele Pelicot, sat in the packed courtroom to hear…
French chef’s culinary journey in China
Antoine Bunel, a French food expert residing in Beijing, is deeply enamoured with Chinese culinary traditions. Throughout his journey in China, Antoine has not only achieved…